New Moon
Friday, 29 May 2071 · 12:17 local in London
2071-05-29 11:17 UTC · Europe/London
New Moon occurs at 12:17 local time in London on 29 May. The Moon passes near the Sun in the sky, so its Earth-facing side is unlit. Dark skies make this a good period for deep-sky observing.
Moon altitude
54°
At the exact phase
Illumination
0%
New Moon
Local date
29 May
2071
Viewing tips
- The Moon itself will not be visible.
- Use the darker sky for stars, the Milky Way, and deep-sky targets.
- Check that the Sun has fully set before using a telescope.
Visibility, honestly
Not visible — lost in the Sun's glare.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
New Moon · 0% lit
Phase at 12:17 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
06:08
Next moonset
20:55
Next events
Calendar →Jun 2071
5
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon02:38 local · Fri, Fri 5 Jun · Moon -11°
Jun 2071
12
Full Moon
Below horizon18:36 local · Fri, Fri 12 Jun · Moon -18°
Jun 2071
20
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon22:04 local · Sat, Sat 20 Jun · Moon -26°
Jun 2071
27
New Moon
Not visible19:21 local · Sat, Sat 27 Jun · Moon 11°